Table of Contents

• Introduction

• SBI Clerk Exam Structure

• How Beginners Should Start

• 45-Day Study Plan

  • Phase 1 (Days 1–15)

  • Phase 2 (Days 16–30)

  • Phase 3 (Days 31–45)

• Daily Routine for SBI Clerk Aspirants

• Section-wise Strategy

  • English

  • Quantitative Aptitude

  • Reasoning Ability

• Mock Test Plan

• Summary Notes

• FAQs

Introduction

The SBI Clerk exam is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a stable and rewarding banking career. Many beginners feel overwhelmed when starting their preparation. A clear and realistic plan helps build confidence and ensures steady progress. This 45-day study plan is specifically created for students who are starting from scratch and want a structured roadmap to clear the Prelims stage with a strong score.

SBI Clerk Exam Structure

The Prelims exam consists of three sections:

With speed and accuracy being the key factors, beginners must build strong basics before attempting mocks.

How Beginners Should Start

A beginner-friendly approach includes:

• Understanding the syllabus

• Learning fundamental concepts

• Practicing topic-wise questions

• Improving calculation skills

• Developing reading habit

• Taking mock tests

The 45-day plan balances learning, revision and practice.

45-Day Study Plan for SBI Clerk Beginners

The study plan is divided into three phases to build concepts and boost problem-solving skills.

Phase 1 – Concept Building (Days 1 to 15)

English (Daily 45 minutes)

• Basic grammar rules

• Tenses

• Subject–verb agreement

• Articles and prepositions

• Vocabulary building

• Reading short paragraphs

Quant (Daily 1 hour)

• Number system basics

• BODMAS

• Simplification and approximation

• Percentage and ratio

• Basic DI

• Learn multiplication tables up to 25

Reasoning (Daily 1 hour)

• Alphabet and number series

• Inequality

• Syllogism

• Coding decoding

• Direction sense

Goal of Phase 1

Build strong basics and accuracy.

Phase 2 – Practice and Speed Building (Days 16 to 30)

English

• Error spotting

• Cloze test

• Para jumble

• Vocabulary in context

Quant

• Profit and loss

• Time and work

• Time and distance

• Simple interest and compound interest

• Missing and wrong number series

Reasoning

• Linear seating arrangement

• Circular seating arrangement

• Puzzles (floor based, box based)

• Blood relations

Weekly Targets

• Solve 400–500 questions per week

• One full mock test every 3 days

Goal of Phase 2

Improve speed, solve moderate-level questions confidently.

Phase 3 – Mock Tests and Revision (Days 31 to 45)

Daily Practice

• 1 full mock test

• Review incorrect answers

• Solve weak topics again

• Practice mixed sets from all sections

English

• Two RC passages daily

• One grammar set daily

Quant

• Five DI sets weekly

• Daily 20 simplification questions

Reasoning

• Two puzzles daily

• One seating arrangement set daily

Goal of Phase 3

Simulate exam environment and achieve 90 to 95 accuracy rate.

Daily Routine for SBI Clerk Aspirants

A productive routine helps maintain consistency.

• 9 AM to 10 AM: Quant concepts

• 12 PM to 1 PM: Reasoning practice

• 4 PM to 5 PM: English rules and vocab

• 7 PM to 8 PM: Mixed question practice

• 9 PM to 10 PM: Mock test or revision

Consistency is the biggest progress driver for beginners.

Section-wise Strategy

English Strategy

Focus Areas

• Grammar

• RC

• Vocabulary

• Sentence structure

Tips

• Read editorials

• Learn new words daily

• Practice error spotting

• Understand sentence flow for para jumbles

Quantitative Aptitude Strategy

Focus Areas

• Arithmetic

• Number series

• Simplification

• DI

Tips

• Improve calculation speed

• Memorize squares and cubes

• Learn percentage conversion tricks

Reasoning Ability Strategy

Focus Areas

• Puzzles

• Seating arrangements

• Syllogism

• Coding decoding

Tips

• Practice puzzles daily

• Draw clean diagrams

• Solve basic to advanced patterns step by step

Mock Test Plan

Mock tests help evaluate real-time performance.

Recommended Schedule

• Phase 1: 2 mocks

• Phase 2: 5 mocks

• Phase 3: 15 mocks

Analysis Method

• Check accuracy

• Measure time usage

• Identify weak topics

• Practice them next day

Summary Notes

• Start with basics during the first 15 days

• Focus on practice during days 16 to 30

• Take daily mocks during days 31 to 45

• Cover all sections every day

• Build reading habit for English

• Strengthen arithmetic for Quant

• Practice puzzles for Reasoning

• With consistent effort, clearing SBI Clerk becomes achievable

FAQs

Q1. Can a beginner clear SBI Clerk in 45 days?
Yes, if they follow a structured plan and maintain discipline.

Q2. What is the key to clearing Prelims?
Speed and accuracy through daily practice.

Q3. How many mock tests should I attempt?
Around 15 to 20 full tests before the exam.

Q4. Should beginners study all three sections daily?
Yes, it ensures balanced progress.

Q5. Is reading important for English?
Regular reading improves vocabulary and comprehension.